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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.83, 3,260.14 and 1,523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.83, 3,260.14 and 1,523.50 is: 2,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.83 : 3,260.14 = 1,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.83/3,260.14 = 1,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.83x = 3,260.14 × 1,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.83x = 4,966,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,823.29/2,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.85

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